Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Happy

St. Patrick's

Day

Happy

St. Patrick's

Day

Editor: Miss Debbie O'Brien "CARPE DIEM"

TODAY'S CORE SOCIAL STUDENT ATTENDEES LIST- FRIDAY, MARCH 20th

Criteria: Students must be present in school every day during that week.

Students must have no write-ups during the week (Not even file for documentation)

Students must exhibit appropriate hallway behavior.

The following students are on the list for today's social. Please check the list and let Mrs. Mitchell know if there are any corrections by 11:00. Ms. Koch will deliver tickets to eligible students during 6th period.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK- William Shakespeare on Spring!

5 Things you should Know

Our Second Marking Period Awards Ceremony was held in the MPR room today, and was a resounding success! Check out the pix below!

Teen Arts Trip is scheduled for this Friday.

Spring 2015 starts on Friday, 20th March 2015, at 6:46pm. We made it!

Don't forget to place your Easter pie orders! See details below!

Second Marking Period Awards Ceremony!

Our Second Marking Period Awards Ceremony was held in March 16th in the MPR to celebrate Academic Achievement! A great time was had by all!

Gratitude for the Attitude!

Ms. Knighton presents the Gratitude for the Attitude Award to Isaiah Franklin!

Ms. Roberts presents Honor Roll Awards!

Ms. Roberts presented our Honor Roll Awards!

More Honor Roll Winners!

Way to go everybody!

Gratitude for the Attitude!

Ms. Knighton presents the Gratitude for the Attitude Award to Isaiah Franklin!

Ms. Roberts presents Honor Roll Awards!

Ms. Roberts presented our Honor Roll Awards!

More Honor Roll Winners!

Way to go everybody!

The Winner's Circle!

Award Winner Paul Bacino!

Ms. Angelini Presenting Academic Subject Awards!

The Winner's Circle!

Award Winner Paul Bacino!

Ms. Angelini Presenting Academic Subject Awards!

Expelled From Every Other School: EPISODE 2

Last Chance High (Video Discussion Series) CAUTION: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Bullying the Voiceless: Last Chance High (Episode 2)

On Chicago's West Side, there is a school for the city's most at-risk youth — the Moses Montefiore Academy. Most of the students at Montefiore have been kicked out of other schools for aggressive behavior, and many have been diagnosed with emotional disorders.

Around Campus this Week...

PE News with Mr. White

Students must be level 3 or above to spectate!

Games begin at 10am!

The practice schedule will be Capital and the Core Basketball Team practicing on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Core will practice during 6th period on Tuesday and Wednesday and Capital will practice during 2nd and 3rd period on Tuesday and Wednesday. The game will be played at 10:00 on Thursday. Teachers make sure students know not to show up and unless they are eligible thank you.

Health Watch with Nurse Rowe

*Remember to get a flu shot this year!

The next Biggest Loser session has begun, and runs to March 25th. Easter break starts April 3rd. The days will be warm and we can no longer hide behind coats and fleece.

There will be 11 weigh ins. We’re going to try something a little different next time. I am asking each person to pay $11 up front. This will cover you losing or staying the same each of the 11 weeks. If you happen to gain you will need to pay an additional $.

Deadline to place orders: Fri., March 27, 2015 - Print and complete the Pie Order Form. (Please get your orders in as early as possible.) This fundraiser benefits our student activity fund (not to mention the fact that it's delicious!)

Return the Pie Order Form with payment to the Main Office.

Pick Up Date: April, 1 or 2, 2015

Core Students of the Week

Maleek Moody!

Building Trades Project of the Month

A masterpiece!

March Activities

PARCC TESTING March 3-27

Awards Assembly – March 16th

Teen Arts trip – March 20th

Core Level 4 trip to Skyzone – March 27th

Core Students of the Week

Maleek Moody!

Building Trades Project of the Month

A masterpiece!

March Activities

PARCC TESTING March 3-27

Awards Assembly – March 16th

Teen Arts trip – March 20th

Core Level 4 trip to Skyzone – March 27th

Mr. Morris' History Haven

Strange and interesting facts about the civil war

During the Civil War, glasses with colored lenses were used to treat disorders and illnesses. Yellow- glasses were used to treat syphilis, Blue- for insanity and Pink for depression. Thus, we get the expression, To see the world through rose-colored glasses.

For those living in/shopping for old houses, or just watch a lot of DIY network or HGTV:

Centuries before and decades after the Civil War, including the war itself, doorways were wide, not because of the width of women’s skirts (as commonly thought) but so coffin’s could be passed through with a pallbearer on either side.

Spanish Spotlight with Ms. Sanders

¿Sabéis que…?

Spanish Factoid of the Week!

Latina Women Making an Impact

Latina women have been making an impact on the worlds of entertainment, public service, politics, business, literature, and art for decades and often don’t receive the recognition they so rightfully deserve. Here are five examples to get you started!!

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Roots: Puerto Rican

How She Changed the World: The legendary singer, dancer and actress has had an amazing career. She won acclaim for her role as Anita in the film adaptation of West Side Story, had a successful Broadway career and even performed at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993. She was only the second Puerto Rican to win an Academy Award and is still the only Latino who has earned the prestigious EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony).

Hilda Solis

Name: Hilda Solis

Roots: Mexican

How She Changed the World: Solis knows how to work it! The former labor secretary, who has degrees from California State Polytechnic University, Ponoma, and the University of Southern California, won recognition from labor unions for pushing wage and hour laws, and also job safety regulations. “Growing up in a large Mexican-American family in La Puente, California, I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to serve in a president’s Cabinet, let alone in the service of such an incredible leader,” she said in a statement.

¿Sabéis que…?

Spanish Factoid of the Week!

Latina Women Making an Impact

Latina women have been making an impact on the worlds of entertainment, public service, politics, business, literature, and art for decades and often don’t receive the recognition they so rightfully deserve. Here are five examples to get you started!!

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Roots: Puerto Rican

How She Changed the World: The legendary singer, dancer and actress has had an amazing career. She won acclaim for her role as Anita in the film adaptation of West Side Story, had a successful Broadway career and even performed at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993. She was only the second Puerto Rican to win an Academy Award and is still the only Latino who has earned the prestigious EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony).

Hilda Solis

Name: Hilda Solis

Roots: Mexican

How She Changed the World: Solis knows how to work it! The former labor secretary, who has degrees from California State Polytechnic University, Ponoma, and the University of Southern California, won recognition from labor unions for pushing wage and hour laws, and also job safety regulations. “Growing up in a large Mexican-American family in La Puente, California, I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to serve in a president’s Cabinet, let alone in the service of such an incredible leader,” she said in a statement.

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Roots: Venezuelan

How She Changed the World: The elegant business woman made a name for herself as a fashion designer who has dressed everyone from countless celebrities to many First Ladies, including Jackie O (Jacqueline Onassis) and current First Lady Michelle Obama. Known for the clothes’

Arisa Batista Cunningham

Name: Arisa Batista Cunningham

Roots: Panamanian

How She Changed the World: Arisa runs the boardroom as the VP of global diversity for Johnson & Johnson. She helps come up with strategic planning for franchises worth a total of $24 billion. Since earning her MBA from Ohio University, Arisa has made it a point to increase

Claudia de la Cruz

Name: Claudia de la Cruz

Roots: Dominican

How She Changed the World: As the founder of Da Urban Butterflies (DUB), Cruz is dedicated to youth outreach for Latinas in the Washington Heights area in New York City. The group, which has been around for 8 years, helps empower young women between the ages of 18 to 30 with sex education and career workshops. “Here you find yourself in a space where they are telling you yes, you are worth something. We care about you and you can create the world you want. That is really empowering,” said Cruz about her organization.

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Roots: Venezuelan

How She Changed the World: The elegant business woman made a name for herself as a fashion designer who has dressed everyone from countless celebrities to many First Ladies, including Jackie O (Jacqueline Onassis) and current First Lady Michelle Obama. Known for the clothes’

Arisa Batista Cunningham

Name: Arisa Batista Cunningham

Roots: Panamanian

How She Changed the World: Arisa runs the boardroom as the VP of global diversity for Johnson & Johnson. She helps come up with strategic planning for franchises worth a total of $24 billion. Since earning her MBA from Ohio University, Arisa has made it a point to increase

Claudia de la Cruz

Name: Claudia de la Cruz

Roots: Dominican

How She Changed the World: As the founder of Da Urban Butterflies (DUB), Cruz is dedicated to youth outreach for Latinas in the Washington Heights area in New York City. The group, which has been around for 8 years, helps empower young women between the ages of 18 to 30 with sex education and career workshops. “Here you find yourself in a space where they are telling you yes, you are worth something. We care about you and you can create the world you want. That is really empowering,” said Cruz about her organization.

SLE UPDATES WITH MS. MANGUS

For your information the following students are on the SLE program.

Kanya Richman- Jones- Working M, W, and F

Maleek Moody – Working Tuesday and Thursday

Nestali Pena-Camila- Monday, Tuesday, Wedesday and Friday

Keaira Seawright & Lynnea Reading: Have been hired and are now training at ShopRite! Way to Go!

The following are hiring at this present time

Taco Bell- Mt. Holly

KFC- Burlington

KFC- Willingboro

Pizza Hut- Mt Holly

If you have any questions please ask, I will be sending updates weekly.

SLE Student Maleek Moody- Future Officer, Always a Gentleman!

Maleek Moody has been extremely successful in the SLE program, and plans to enter the military upon graduation. Maleek has been working with his recruiter and mentor on the weekends, and studying for the ASVAB to meet his goal. Way to go Maleek!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

VisionQuest Student of the Week

Lacole Dotson!

SLE Student Maleek Moody- Future Officer, Always a Gentleman!

Maleek Moody has been extremely successful in the SLE program, and plans to enter the military upon graduation. Maleek has been working with his recruiter and mentor on the weekends, and studying for the ASVAB to meet his goal. Way to go Maleek!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

VisionQuest Student of the Week

Lacole Dotson!

Celebrate Women's History Month

Principal Jermaine Kamau

March is Women's Heritage Month. We recognize that without the support of women like grandmothers, mothers, aunts sisters, etc. we could not have made it. Their support is invaluable. Many of my teachers growing up were women who served as positive role models for me and my peers. Let's honor them not only through recognition but also by the way we acknowledge and respect their contributions to our communities, nation and the world abroad.